When Daniel and I married, I thought we had it figured out. We were young, still trying to pay off student loans, but our hearts were full, and our faith was strong. Thirteen years later, we had two kids, a mortgage, and a quiet rhythm of life that was predictable—maybe too predictable. I loved Daniel, [...]
In our hyperconnected world, where everything from dinner to dating can be chosen with a swipe, loyalty has started to look a little old-fashioned. Many young adults question whether lifelong monogamy still makes sense in a culture that prizes options, freedom, and instant gratification. Social scientists and influencers alike often describe monogamy as a social [...]
If I could sit across from my younger self, I think I’d start with a long silence. Not because there’s nothing to say, but because I’d need a moment to take her in — all that restless hope, all that fragile confidence, the sparkle in her eyes that hides behind uncertainty. I’d want to reach [...]
I met Daniel on a late-summer Sunday, the kind of morning where the air feels soft, and the sunlight spills through the church windows like grace itself. I wasn’t looking for anyone. Honestly, I’d stopped looking a long time ago. Dating had become exhausting — a loop of shallow conversations, half-hearted faith, and men who [...]
For many women today, life in their twenties and early thirties feels like a fast-moving river. There’s always something going on: degrees to finish, promotions to chase, passports to stamp, new restaurants to try, ministry opportunities to explore, and a steady stream of friends to laugh with. Marriage and family are not rejected; they’re just [...]
For generations, young women grew up believing that one day they would fall in love, marry, and live “happily ever after.” Marriage wasn’t just another life goal—it was the dream that tied everything together. A husband, a home, and children symbolized stability and purpose. The wedding day was the beginning of a lifelong romance, not [...]
I remember sitting in the parking lot outside the counselor’s office, staring at the steering wheel and thinking, “This is pointless.” We had been in couples therapy for weeks. My husband, Mark, and I would go in, sit on opposite ends of the couch, answer questions, talk about our feelings, and drive home in almost [...]
The “6‑foot tall” ideal has become one of the loudest dating stereotypes online. Social media jokes, dating app bios, and viral memes often repeat the same line: “If he’s not at least 6 feet, I’m not interested,” sending the message that taller is always better and that 6 feet is the magic threshold. Yet height [...]
“Short kings matter” is more than a meme; it is a quiet protest against a culture that tells shorter men they are less desirable and tells women they should only want a man who is six feet tall or more. Under the humor is a serious question: does height really determine a man’s value in [...]
In a culture obsessed with appearance, many women live as if they are always standing in front of a mirror. Every surface becomes a reflection: a phone screen, a store window, a social media profile picture. The unspoken message is loud and relentless: “Your value is in how you look.” And that lie has quietly [...]
